Sunday’s Giants lineup

Jose Guillen starts for the first time as a Giant. Buster Posey, who’s been struggling with runners in scoring position lately, moves into a table-setting role. Freddy Sanchez is moved down to eighth, which is a better fit given his extended struggles.

Andrew Baggarly

Andrew Baggarly has documented the most eventful era in San Francisco Giants baseball history, having covered the team since 2004 for th​ree major media outlets including the San Jose Mercury News and the Oakland Tribune​. This is his 20th season as a baseball writer.
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Dont like Posey hitting second! Need someone to bunt if needed! Need Sanchez hitting there even with struggles.

The Wisdom Cow

Someone called that Posey to the 2 hole move. Bochy must read these boards. Fire Fire Sabean, maybe?

Papa J

This is a VERY different look – and a solid big league 1-8. The key will be a scoreless first inning from Timmy. Go Giants!

The Wisdom Cow

downeasy, don’t panic. It’s one game, and imagine the pitches he is going to see if Torres is on base. With the addition of Guillen, it makes sense. Sanchez hasn’t been moving runners while struggling. A stint at 8th could help bring his bat back around. You can be if Fontenot is playing, he’ll bat 2nd and Posey drops back down.

This is probably the strongest Giants lineup in term of hitting. There are no easy out from 1 thru 7. Totally different from the lineup last April when the Pads are dominating the Giants.

WILLIEM

The funny thing about Guillen’s stats vs righties and lefties…. he hits 280 vs righties and 217 vs lefties, even though he’s a right handed batter. Go figure….hope we strike gold today with him vs a lefty, stats don’t say so

VZ

Posey should have been batting second weeks ago. At this point he is much more of a two then a four or five. He is patient, makes contact and isn’t afraid of a two strike count. I’d really like to see him pull the ball more or go the other way seems like all his basehits are going up the middle pass the pitcher and through the infield… Keep your fingers crossed today because the giants need this game and they need Sandoval to be his old self so they can take this extremely tough road trip head on.

Charley

I’ve never posted to disagree with our Andrew before, but yesterdays postgame had this line, “For all the surprise contributions, including an MVP candidate in Aubrey Huff, the Giants’ two most central players were and are Lincecum and Sandoval.”

How are guys who are playing good baseball feel reading that Sandoval has always been and will always be central? Is it hereditary or do you earn it?

Pablo is a liability in the batters box, on the base path, and at third base. And he doesn’t even seem to notice this. It seems he is not going to learn it by reading the newspaper either.

I really like posey in the 2 hole. You don’t need to bunt with his swing. Runner on first, hit and run and shoot it where the second baseman vacated. Runner on second a ball to the right side is productive, even if its an out.

totalfan62

Disappointed that none of these three big games are being telecast into the southeastern USA region. This is a high-profile series between the two best teams in the NL West. Between MLB Channel, TBS, FOX or ESPN I expected at least one game. Yesterday we got Cubs/Cardinals instead of Padres/Giants, and thus missed out on a great game.

Maybe we’ll get Giants/Phillies game Wednesday evening, but since both the Yankees and Red Sox games start at the same time…not likely.

At least the national press is starting to take the Giants seriously. Nice sidebar column in this week’s Sports Illustrated MLB column. Also recommend you all check the ESPN MLB home page for a nice story on Brandon Belt (it’s in Jason Grey’s Minor League Beat column).

Let’s have it, Tim Lincecum. Two out of three heading into this six-game road trip would be a good boost. Jose Guillen: this would be a good time to break out and show us what you got.

Sargento

TWC:
The NIners game is on-I don’t know how. I switched CH’s and it is ON. SF 14 Ind. 10 54 secs left 2nd.Q. Carr was sacked a bunch>SF17 Ind 10 47 secs left 2nd. Q.

Posey hitting second is NOT bad. The reason he’s there is his ability to hit to RF plus he’s a good contact hitter who doesn’t K much.

Sargento

#15:
Do you have Directv?
TWC:
SF 20 Ind 10 half

sammy

@Charley

Agreed. They were central, they aren’t anymore. I’d love it if Sandoval were central to the team’s success again, but I’m quickly thinking he’s a one-and-done type of phenom. The key is his weight. If he gets it down this off-season, great. Otherwise, I don’t see him having a position with the Giants in a year or two — and less if Belt keeps hitting and brings his glove and bat to the bigs. Does Sandoval become trade bait or a great back-up catcher/utility infielder?

The Wisdom Cow

I don’t know about you guys, but I am psyched. Tim talked to his dad, and told reporters they did discuss a few little things regarding his pitching. In the past, minor adjustments by dad did the trick.

I want to go on record as being completely impressed by Chris Lincecum. Sure, coming up with Tim’s delivery is one thing, but being able to step back from Tim the way he did, respecting Tim’s desire to fly solo – and Struggle! – takes one hell of a parent. It doesn’t translate well, but compare him to the parents of child stars in the entertainment industry.

On the selfish side, I hope Tim had his taste of independence and realized there is no harm in keeping your father as a partner. I doubt it’s been long enough for the classic “let them go and they’ll come back” scenario. But who knows? I just think it is pretty telling of his father’s character. He clearly put time and effort into Tim’s baseball career for Tim, not for himself.

Personally, I think it would be awesome if his dad was still chiming in with Tim on his pitching well into Tim’s 30s. It takes a dad who can let go pull something like that off.

The Wisdom Cow

Best thing about the Niner preseason: it’s not more interesting than the Giants’ August games.

Taylor Nova

Regardless of outcome, I love the offensive nature of this lineup.

August 15th, 2010….the day our season began.

stormin9

Posey may not be fast but is a pretty darn good athlete and handles the bat pretty quite well. I’m sure if he needs to put down a bunt he can handle it.

Sargento

DUH…

The Wisdom Cow

Bochy doesn’t bunt, anyways, but . . .

If Torres in on first, Posey can take 2 pitches (minimum) to let him steal 2nd.
If Torres is on 2nd, we want Posey hitting, not bunting.

If it is not Torres (this lineup), there is an out already, so you want Posey hitting.

JT

Thanks for broadcasting the Niners score, Sarge! I TiVoed the game and started watching it 30 minutes ago. As far as I was concerned, the score was 3-zip Indy. I thought I’d check Bagg’s BASEBALL blog real quick to see if the lineups had been posted. Much to my dismay, some loudmouth a$shoe was shooting his mouth off about the halftime score of a FOOTBALL game on a BASEBALL BLOG. I’ll bet you are one of those as$hoes who goes to the premiere of a new movie and comes out at the end talking in a loudmouth voice about the surprise ending. Inconsiderate jerk!!!

BellMan

To those thinking that Freddy Sanchez is struggling, have you considered the more likely reality that this is who he is? That he’ll be on the team next year at $6M playing like this or worse since he’ll be another year older? That his days are now better served as a spot starter and late inning defensive replacement?

Sargento

Jock T*rd the one and ONLY.

Sargento

Jelly T*rd:
I have a decent Home Theater therefore I don’t go to the movies. Actually you are the bigger rectum hole…

upintheredwoods

A recent posting of mine was moderated and yet #24 from JT Got through?? What’s up with that.
Excuse my digression, but getting moderated into oblivion irks me.
Will it be the return of Big Time Timmy Jim today. I hope so. Go Giants

Sargento

49ers 27- Ind 10 4:11 3Q

Sargento

#28:
It’s called selective kissy-kissy hog wash…

Sargento

It’s NOT whom you know it’s who you…

Steverino

“…Sanchez is struggling, have you considered the more likely reality that this is who he is? ”

Yeah, but I don’t see it yet. I see someone who appears to be going through the motions of someone in a temp slump — not reading pitches, lunging at bad ones, lost a normally excellent eye for balls/strikes. I think when most players loose it due to age they have other problems — can’t catch up with anything fast, for example. I’m optimistic for him.

Sarge — JT clearly went overboard with his response, but did you consider even briefly replying with an apology rather than an insult?

The Wisdom Cow

c’mon JT. The score is of no importance whatsoever in preseason football. Plus, if you plan to watch the Giant game, you KNOW the CSN updates will be giving you the highlights all game long seeing how they interrupt games for scrimmage stories all this month.

10dollabeerz

I think Sargento already realizes that he is the least respected person on this board, so what incentive does he have to act like a decent human being?

Sargento

49ers 34 Ind 10 12:40 4Q

Sargento

#35 I am a decent human being. That doesn’t mean that I have to be trampled on because I am Puerto Rican.

rynoesco

Relax guy, it’s pre-season.

Sargento

I don’t take garbage from anybody beer$#*T

10dollabeerz

You’re the only person that ever mentions your race….
to quote you:

rest my case.

Sargento

“49ers 34 Ind 10 12:40 4Q”

(think beer commercial…wait for it…wait…wait…)

Because I am the world’s most self centered man.

wineguy

Not a bad line up at all, no Rowand, Whiteside, Rentaria. What’s to complain about? Posey in the 2 spot is a good idea, hit and run options are much better with him there, and he’s a patient hitter thus giving Torres the chance to swipe a bag. Let’s hope Timmy shows up and shuts the pads down today. We’ve gotta hit the road with a head full of steam.

Sargento

beer$#*T:
Do you have a problem with that? You people don’t care for Latinos.

Steverino

” That doesn’t mean that I have to be trampled on because I am Puerto Rican.”

I’m sorry, I really don’t see how your proud heritage enters into the picture here. I didn’t notice JT mention or allude to it. I didn’t notice anyone mention it until you did. If it’s there and I just missed it, please help me see it. I’m trying to write this in a non threatening, non challenging way. I hope that comes through.

must find a way to win this tough game with the tough road trip coming up

Sargento

49ers 34 Ind 17 10:58 4Q

feliz

“You people don’t care for Latinos.”

From one latino to another, please shut up. You’re an embarassment.

Sargento

Now the damn moderator is jabbing at me for responding to you Mr. Steverino. Some moderator kissy-kissy blogger here for divine intervention. That’s how you damn rednecks are here.

49ers 37 Ind 14 5:40 4Q

Sargento

49ers 37 Ind 17 5:05 4Q

Sargento

PREJUDICE exists on this blog.

stormin9

It’s not what you are but who you are. Some people don’t get the concept and carry a chip on their shoulder. Like we’re supposed to know someones ancestry on a blog?

Sargento

53 show your sanctimonious angelical wings:
BRAVO…

Steverino

There are many forms of prejudice, not all based upon race.

I admittedly don’t read every day. Most, but not every. If there has been racial prejudice here, I’ve missed it. And I certainly missed it today.

Sargento

FINAL:
49ers 37 Ind 17

FIRE SABEAN

And Guillen k’s on a pitch in the dirt w/ RISP. New acquisition paying dividends already!

johnny

why is guillen hitting 5th? should be @ 7….

LiveFree

Have no idea why scores of practice football games are being posted here, but free speech, I guess.

Now … should be a huge mismatch today, so I hope this isn’t a thriller frankly.

In the meantime, why do you think Torres NEVER bunts, especially from the right side? Apparently, he doesn’t feel confident, which makes you wonder what he does during spring training. He could be a terror with that threat.

Not sure I’ve seen such dishonest reporting on the Giants beat as I’ve seen with Guillen. He’s commonly referred to as a slugger, but he’s nothing of the kind. He has a three year slugging percentage of .420, and that’s in the AL. Nowhere close to “slugging” territory.

FIRE SABEAN

Because Bochy isn’t smart.

And now we’re down 1-0 with 1st and 2nd nobody out. Padres knock in their run, Guillen didn’t.

Sargento

I smell a Lincecum meltdown. What else is new? The same bashers that blasted Jonathan Sánchez will hide like a bunch of cowards…

LiveFree

Criminy … RBI to Gwynn, who hits a line drive about once a month. What is the problem giving up so many hits to one of the worst-hitting teams in baseball?

The Wisdom Cow

Uh oh.

Sargento

59 I agree. By the same token 16 HRS and 52 RBI’s can’t be ignored. How many Giants hitters are in double figures besides Huff, Uribe and Torres? Yes, Torres? Hello?

Honestly

Wow. Gives up hits to the 7, 8 hitters who are terrible and then can get an out on a bunt.

Sargento

2-0 0 outs and the beat goes on…
Yes, Sir Mr. Lincecum…

d4

Sargento, give it a rest. Sanchez got blasted not because of his ethnicity. Sanchez got blasted because he ran his mouth and did not perform. End.Of.Story.

And if you want Timmy to get blasted…He needs to pull his head out and stop making poor baseball decisions.

uweblab

Timmy is DONE!!! Padres will win the West…only hope is for the wild card…otherwise, its FOOTBALL season – RB Anthony Dixon looks like the real deal…

FIRE SABEAN

4-0 already. This game is OVER. Something is wrong with Tim and it’s time someone in the organization addresses it.

UglyFinder

4 runs aside, I’d like to see Adrian Gonzalez’s stats vs. Lincecum. Perhaps I’ll go look it up. It always seems like he’s striking out vs. Tim for some reason.

Sargento

Dan Meredith with Howard Cossell:
Turn-off the lights the party is over. Finito la musica pasato la festa. The same thing for you Anglos:
The music stopped playing the party is over…
I think I’ll watch a blu-ray DVD than trying my patience with Lincecum masterpiece theater…

FIRE SABEAN

3-0 to strikeouts for Sandoval and Uribe. Quick 0-2 to Sanchez, what a shock.

FIRE SABEAN

HAHA god Freddy Sanchez is pathetic. Fontenot should be playing.

Sargento

67 you idiot I din’t say a damn word about ethnicity. I said the same clowns to show-up. Are you capable of reading English? BTW English is my secondary language. Don’t you love that? It’s just a friendly reminder Mr. Anglo…

The Mighty Sumo

strike three on Pablo was outside

GoGiants24

FIRE SABEAN–you really need to jump off a bridge. Man, what a loser you are.

Sargento

Send TL to Fresno so he can find the strike zone…

Sargento

The freak new name is punching bag…

FIRE SABEAN

GoGiants24, can’t handle opinions, don’t read it.

Oh look 1st and 2nd 0 outs for the Padres. Lincecum doesn’t have it this year, this team is in deep trouble. Fat Panda bad throw, now it’s 5-0.

FIRE SABEAN

Lincecum needs to at least go to the DL.

fumblin’ frank

The Curse of Jose Guillen!!!!!

UglyFinder

Yikes. I think the Padres are cursed or something.

Sargento

The freak needs a haircut and donate his hair to the cancer patients. Wait Samson Lincecum loses his magic delivery powers…

FIRE SABEAN

At least Posey struck the ball well to get them within 3.

d4

Sargento, after all your posts regarding racism on the boards I just assumed you thought people were bashing Sanchez and Timmy because of the differing ethnicity.

I’d apologize, but you’re blatant lack of respect for every other person on this board makes me less inclined to do so.

However, thanks for your concern on my ability to read English, but I’m doing alright without your worries. Try not to sleep over the poor Mr. Anglo.

d4

Sargento, after all your posts regarding racism on the boards I just assumed you thought people were bashing Sanchez and not Timmy because of the differing ethnicity.

I’d apologize, but you’re blatant lack of respect for every other person on this board makes me less inclined to do so.

However, thanks for your concern on my ability to read English, but I’m doing alright without your worries. Try not to lose sleep over the poor Mr. Anglo.

Sargento

I’ll put my blu-ray movie on hold>5-2 Mr. Posey: Yes, Sir…

Sargento

Well the fun didn’t last too long…

Sargento

18 outs to score three runs, that is if Mr. TL(NOT to be confused with tender love!sarcasm?) doesn’t fall apart…

FIRE SABEAN

Padres shorten up with 2 strikes and just poke it for hits. Giants just flail away. And stolen base on Timmy. HORRIBLE year for him.

Sargento

With an overworked BP TL will be forced to pitch longer-you get the message…

friscofan101

terrible strike zone today. not making an excuse for TL but the strike zone has been very inconsistent. also steverino and sargento u guys should get a life. arguing started over a football score on a baseball blog. now lincecome is out. gonna be a rough rest of the year.

FIRE SABEAN

3 2/3, 6 ER, 2 runners on, here comes Mota who’s been SMASHED lately. Good job, Timmy you’re pitching the Giants out of the race. Seriosuly, put him on the DL and call up some minor league journeyman for all I care. Maybe said journeyman will actually throw strikes.

The Wisdom Cow

Sarg is onto something about the bullpen. Wellemeyer certainly wasn’t better than anyone currently in the pen, but no middle relief can kill a series. Fortunately, there is a day off tomorrow.

I am not nearly as pessemistic about Timmy as many here. He is down, but by no means out. These are the dog days AND he’s having mechanical issues. There is no reason to be certain he won’t be able to put things together by September. Whether the Giants can maintain being within striking distance is another question of course.

Two things to be thankful for: 1) It’s still early enough, only down three and having scored even on Gregerson yesterday, AND 2) Spike is showing Star Wars IV – VI in letterbox for the commercial breaks.

“Get in there, you furry oaf. I don’t care what you smell!”

Sargento

#50 Are you capable of reading English? JT started the whole BS with his foul loud mouth. Steverino lawyered for him.
TL fell apart and gave-up another run. 18 outs to score four runs…

GoGiants24

FIRE SABEAN: I can handle INTELLIGENT discussion. You’re a pathetic loser and a waste of flesh. Go away.

SoCalGiantsFan

Just heard that in Aug and Sept, TL is 11-11. Through July, he is 34 and something. Perhaps some evidence that he runs out of gas. But, beyond that, he hasn’t looked right in a while–and TL has admitted as much. To me, his throwing motion doesn’t have the same whip/snap. Don’t recall him missing with his pitches to such an extreme–low in the dirt and way high. Oh Vey. This is going to be a long game.

Sargento

Mad cow:
I got Star Wars in every format except CED(discs played on phonograph like player-not a laserdisc). BTW I was correct on TL-he flopped. MLB showed the replay on Guillen’s double to 3B. It looked safe to me. Do you agree?
Later

I hate to say it, but if the Giants fail to make the playoffs, you gotta start with Lincecum, then Pablo, as the reasons why.

But there are still 43 games to play. Come on, boys, turn it around!

Sargento

Put TL on the BP until gets his act together. Most teams have four starters anyway…

LiveFree

Well, Bochy has given up by letting Mota hit, so I will, too. Torres refuses to try to just get on base, so to heck with them. 2 runs off a bad pitcher, with NO effort to get base runners.

The Wisdom Cow

Tim is still young, so the slowing down late in the year is not at all unexpected. He went solo (no dad advice) for a while, trying to work through this on his own. Now he’s asked dad for some advice so there is real reason for optimism. Besides, if anyone on this team has earned the right to work through a slump without being ripped, it’s the 2 time Cy Young winner.

EEK! a mouse

Why is Lincecum so smelly all of a sudden?

Gospel

thank god for football this crap is brutal. biggest game of the year what a waste if sabean and fat head are back expect the same bitching that goes on this blog giants baseball f it

Steverino

Sorry frisco fan. Was just looking for a kindler, gentler set of comments, and then looking for some clarity. I’ll check out for today. Tomorrow, too, as an off day following a poor game by the G’s tends to be really discouraging from a sociology point of view.

No, I won’t let the door hit me on the way out.

Someone

Lincecum needs to go back to his mechanics as they were. Otherwise the way he’s pitching now is like a 5th starter at best.

Busy Bob

Sorry, but I can’t watch Lincecum pitch anymore.

I would much rather pluck out my nose hairs with a pair of pliers.

Junior Giant

The way Lincecum is pitching now, I wouldn’t want him on my little league team.

I want to see some new “it’s magic inside” commercials.THOSE COMMERCIALS ARE AWESOME!

Bonds

Does anybody know who does their advertising? I want hire them for my company.

Sargento

102:
This is the best time to speak your mind. I am in a good mood and willing to listen to a certain degree. This is a FREE country= freedom of speech exists thanks to the Constitution.

TL to the BP does NOT mean he’s demoted. It’s an intelligent option to help him out. He will still get paid handsomely. Look at the economy and a lot of people will gladly trade places with Mr. Lincecum…

Gospel

damn i think molina is faster than guillen same number same speed

Sargento

Mad cow:
CED stands for Capacitance Electronic Disc. It has a 12″ diameter like a laserdisc. Unlike a laserdisc which is read by laser beam the video and audio are delivered by the playback of a cartridge with a stylus similar to that of a phonograph.

Was Guillén safe or out at 3B?
Thanks

Gospel

out by a mile

Giant PITA

Hey Jose, unhitch the uhaul buddy!

Sargento

106 is correct. Until the G’s beat a solid team their competitive level, mojo and credibility will be constantly QUESTIONED>IT.

The Wisdom Cow

Out.

I’m a little upset the boys seem to have called it in on this one after Tim got behind, even with the Posey HR. It’s not their style, and sets a bad tone for the hard road trip, IMO.

Sargento

Having stated #115 the SF Giants are to be labeled:
MEDIOCRE.
Until further notice!

Padre Pio

Oh the missionary man, he’s got God on his side!
He’s got the saints and apostles backing up from behind!
Black-eyed looks from those Bible books; he’s a man with a mission, got a serious mind…

Sargento

Mad cow:
You must have smelled some roses…

Sargento

118:
HALLELUJAH!

Giant PITA

Is there really any question as to who the better team is? Pads are better than the Giants and it hurts to admit it, but my eyes don’t lie. Sucks for us!

Mucecnil

Something smells really, really bad on this blog.

Oh yuck, it’s Sargento.

Sargento

You are CORRECTO señor uno dos uno!

Sargento

122 your mama’s A$$!

Sargento

122 tell your mama to LYSOL her A$$…

Rosie Perez

Ju need to chut up Sargento. Ju are making us Puerto Ricans look bad!

Mucecnil

Sargento’s witty retorts are truly remarkable.

Too bad that he smells like decomposing ferrets.

Scarface

Say hello to my stinky friend…Sargento.

Bonds

Cow you must be one of those Giants fans that wear the panda hats.Are you one of those dorks in the Giants beat L.A. commercials?

Sargento

If they mess with me ALL bets are off Rossetta 126. If you are a true Puerto Rican you wouldn’t take their fecal garbage: ENTIENDES?

Phil Spector

I pioneered the “Wall of Sound”.

Sargento pioneered the Wall of Stench.

The Wisdom Cow

Sarg, I will literally beg.

Please, please, tone down the hate. The alternate typed curse word put downs will still result in moderation being ramped back up. Please. Honestly, the blog is not enjoyable at all when it is 3 hours between being able to read others’ posts. I’m not asking you to take any crap. I’m asking that the crap you sling back in retaliation be G rated. Please.

Sargento

128 your mama’s stinky A$$?

The foul odor from Sargento’s skull

Sargento is authentic. His panda hat is made from real panda droppings.

Sargento

Look TWC:
There are times when you dominate the blog and nobody says a damn word therefore you don’t have any room to talk. WHAT the hell did say that it’s R rated? You didn’t say a blipping word about your beloved JT, HELLO? ALL of a sudden you are religiously ordained, WOW? Take your damn robe and shove it…

Bonds, you must be brand spanking new to the blog if you think that about me.

I’m the guy who took weeks of bashing for saying this club would not make the playoffs so they should sell Huff and Uribe for prospects. I felt the surge pre/post ASG earned the players the right to go for it (I still didn’t think they’d make it unless they overachieved and everything fell their way), and I’m going to root for success. There is no reason to abandon ship now just because the odds are I was right earlier [and I hate the idea that next season will be just like this one because prospects were not added to the minors.]

If the Giants are within 5 after the Reds series (doubtful, given the Pads schedule, but very possible), they will still be in the division hunt. No reason to think negatively before then, IMO.

Also, I don’t think I was ever negative (with the big exception being my hatred toward Bochy, of course). I thought selling would be best for the franchise. That said, I will enjoy playing out this hand. If you are so certain the season is over, move along to the Niner’s boards and we’ll see you next spring.

The Wisdom Ox

True. Sargento is PR.

Pretty Rancid.

Sargento

136 Rossetta:
CALLATE.

Rosie Perez

Sargento: No, ju shut up!

Sargento

Mad cow:
It’s URGE NOT surge. Remember the song by Carole King:
I feel the urge…
The SF Giants team is a mediocre team:PUNTO.
Punto is period for you Anglos…

Bonds

Alright Cow if you hate Bochy then you’re ok in my book.Sorry.

Sargento

139 you don’t know nada about Puerto Rico, gringo…

Rosie Perez

Sargento, ju are a poor representative of my race! Ju chood be ashamed of jurself.

The Wisdom Cow

Bonds, lol.

Carole King

Sqargento has an urge for some roadkill barbeque.

Hold the hot sauce – he wants to taste the natural flavor.

Mike Souza

@FIRE SABEAN & SARGENTO- You 2 guys are the most annoying & worthless posters on this blog hands down!

The Wisdom Cow

But Bonds,

There is nothing, NOTHING, wrong with wearing a Panda hat . . .

if you’re under 13 . . .

or over 70 . . .

or a really hot chic.

Paul

-sigh-
No one should be surprised by the Padre’s absolute dominance over the Giants. I was even puzzled at the arrogance of our local sports talk personalities who continue to insist that the Padres are ‘pretenders’. Sorry, but it’s true. Their starting pitching is as good or better than ours, and their bullpen beats ours by a longshot.

And, they can score runs.

The Giants continue to do what most of us are hesitant to accept. They beat the teams they’re supposed to beat, and they can’t beat the winning teams because we can’t hit good pitching. We can hit bad pitching.

And Guillen. Holy cow. They guy looked like he had on concrete boots when he was rounding 1st base. I thought I was watching Bengie Molina again.

Giant PITA

Hey, Mike, I don’t think I would even lump Fire Sabean in with Sargento. That’s brutal!

Sargento

148:
You talk nice and polite to me I will reciprocate. You don’t and you have mad Puerto Rican to deal with. Is that clear and concise enough for you, Sir?
Take it or leave it.

Here’s a thought. Timmy has never really looked comfortable throwing to Buster. They have some strange chemistry. That exchange today when Timmy threw like 5 warm up pitches and walked off the mound, I can sense that Buster was a little wierded out by Timmy and he didn’t go to the mound to ask him what was up. Maybe, Lincecum needs to throw at Whiteside on his next start. It’s a shame that Benjy couldn’t accept a back up role and be Timmy’s personal catcher.

Panda seems to be close to being back to hit machine status, Buster looks like an all star. But, everything else is put together with bandages and glue. I see lots of dudes playing over their heads. (Huff, Burrell, Torres) and guys that probably wouldn’t start for most teams (Guillen, Sanchez, Uribe) The Giants need to get younger and faster in the offseason. I want to see hitters in their prime, I’m sick of getting players who had their heyday 5 years ago. Belt, Crawford and co. need to get to the Majors in a hurry…

Sargento

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Good post loaded with accurate observations. I’m with you about the TL-Posey battery mates situation. They don’t have to be kissing cousins but Bochy has to step-in and say you will work together and debating is NOT an option>IT. Slowly but surely and steadily Posey is earning his spot on the totem pole.
Thanks

Clarence Hurley

Slowly but surely (I thought i’d never say this) but it seems like Zito is developing into our #1. TL is pitching like our #5. So it’s up to Zito to be The Man and get us off to a good start on the road.

BTW, Is Guillen hurt>??? He was running like he was hurt. Don’t the Giants have dudes checked by doctors before they sign them?? He’s going to be patrolling Right Field? I’d prefer Huff in right and Ishi at first if Guillens going to be running around like Molina…

Hermann

Lincecum will put it together, but the team needs an injection of young infielders, they did not need another outfielder.

Guillen proved his rep in his first start; you dont take a chance trying for third with no outs and your team down by 4 runs, unless your not a team player. Also, didnt the Giants know he cant run or play defense anymore? Was he pulling a truck out there?

DFA Guillen, bring up Burriss or whoever else for infield help. Sanchez is not hitting, Uribe is looking more like a backup guy and Sandoval cant move at third. The most pressing need is in the infield, the outfield is crowded already.

zen

What is the point 152 mostly unreadable posts about a failed lineup and a mostly unwatchable game.
Jose Guillen was brought in Friday the 13th and was seen with a BBQ testing fork.
I think were done.

Sargento Sucks

Shut up Zen. Those Rosie Perez blasts of Sargento were awesome!

dregarx

Haha Wisdom Cow, I’ve been vocal in my desire to have Posey bat 2nd since he came up.

Major props to Bochy for moving Sanchez down in the order; it’s where he belongs.